Answers

Subtract 18/12 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 1 6/12

63/30 - 18/12 is 3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   63/30 = 63 × 2/30 × 2 = 126/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/60 - 90/60 = 126 - 90/60 = 36/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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